Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
COCA-accredited four-year medical degree curriculum integrating osteopathic principles, anatomical sciences, pathophysiological systems, and extensive rural hospital clinical rotations.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 3.5+ cumulative and science GPA with competitive MCAT score (median 506)
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 90+ or English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- MCAT required
- Thesis / Research statement
- AACOMAS personal statement and RVU secondary application
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation (one practicing physician, DO preferred)
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Montana Rural Physician Incentive Grants and RVU Merit Endowments up to $20,000/year
- Application fee
- $60
- Tuition / joining costs
- $63,200/year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Rocky Vista University Montana documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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